Mark Sanford contemplating 2020 run to bring awareness to growing national debt
Mark Sanford is considering dipping his toes into the 2020 presidential race.
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You may not get that $125 from Equifax because an "unexpected" amount of people opted for the cash payment
(WOLO) - The FTC is warning people that they may not get the $125 payment they opted for after being affected by Equifax's 2017 data breach. It says an unexpected amount of interest in the cash payment may mean consumers…
Prisoner sentenced for extorting thousands from service members with dating app
A man, who was already behind bars, will spend additional time in prison due to an extortion scheme involving service members.
Buying school supplies? Sales Tax Holiday starts August 2nd
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Mark your calendars. The South Carolina Department of Revenue has released the dates for the Tax Free weekend. The sales tax holiday will run Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, 2019. Some of the tax free items…
Suspect arrested in convenience store robbery
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington police say a man is in custody for a recent armed robbery. Investigators say around 7:40pm Monday night Harold Heath, 58, robbed Sunoco gas station on Augusta Rd. at gunpoint. No one was hurt in the incident.…
City of Columbia extends entry date for t-shirt design contest
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) ---The City of Columbia wants to getting ready to see if you have the skills to create art for good cause. The City of Columbia is hosting their first ever Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer T-shirt Design Contest.…
Wednesday is last day in office for UofSC President Harris Pastides
University of South Carolina officials say today is the last day of the presidency of Dr. Harris Pastides.
N. Columbia Business Association to unveil NOMA Time Capsule, Robot Trail
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- The North Columbia Business Association and Studio 2LR is getting ready to bury and preserve the pieces of what will one day be a part of Columbia's history. The…
Duo arrested on drug charges after complaints at Knights Inn motel
Lexington Co, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington county deputies have arrested a man and woman at a motel after receiving complaints of drug activity at the Knights Inn on Airport Boulevard. Mark Jeffcoat is…
16 displaced after fire rips through three homes in Northeast Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department battled a fire in Northeast Columbia where three homes have been impacted in the Founders Ridge Court neighborhood.
78 new propane school buses coming to SC as part of Volkswagen settlement
Some kids across the state will be rolling up to school in brand new, energy-efficient buses.
Orangeburg cell phone thief caught on camera stealing iPhones
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Surveillance cameras in an Orangeburg business recorded a man stealing several smartphones on multiple occasions. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office released pictures…
RCSD arrests woman accused of taking more than $100k from church bank account
RICHLAND CO., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a woman on charges of exploitation and obtaining property by false pretenses. Authorities say on April 26th, deputies were called to 4875…
RCSD: Local sports bar agrees to shut down after being deemed a nuisance to the community
A local restaurant in the Midlands is giving up their alcohol/beer and wine license and shutting down for good after being a nuisance, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Richland County, City of Columbia collaborate to bring more commercial development to region
On Tuesday, representatives from Richland County and the City of Columbia announced their collaboration to bring more commercial development to the area. Leaders presented their shared vision to attract more construction and developers.
Two rescued from house fire on South Sumter Street
Columbia Fire Department says two people were rescued from a house fire early this morning on South Sumter Street.
Man accused of stealing, crashing West Columbia patrol car twice faces multiple charges
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) ---West Columbia police have arrested a man after they say he stole a patrol car then crashed it. Mark Barlow is charged with Burglary, three counts of Breaking…
LCPD searches for man accused of armed robbery
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) ---Chief Terrence Green is hoping members of the community can help police identify and locate a white male accused of a Monday night armed robbery. According to authorities,…
Midlands community fighting back after cars stolen and broken into
A Midlands community is fighting back after a lot of their cars were stolen and some broken into.
Victim identified in a fatal collision at the Lake Murray Dam
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision on the Lake Murray Dam (SC Highway 6).
Carolina Fathers help area youth dress for success
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A group of Midlands dads want to make sure young men in our area are dressed for success. This afternoon Carolina Fathers, a Facebook group for dads, announced plans to…
Red Cross offering gift cards to blood donors in help of shortage
The American Red Cross is still facing an emergency blood shortage and urging for the communities help.
Students with disabilities crafting career paths by learning new skills
More than fifty students are learning how to overcome their disabilities to become productive members of the workforce.
'An outstanding sigh of relief. That’s always your goal,' Orangeburg first responders reflect on rescuing man trapped in silo
Dozens of first responders from several different agencies responded last Thursday to a man trapped in a grain silo in Orangeburg. They helped rescue the man, an employee of Cactus Family Farms, who had been trapped for about nine hours.
Police: Man arrested after stealing cop car with windows down, then crashes it
The West Columbia Police Department has arrested a suspect after responding to a burglary in West Columbia.
